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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
2
A mother uses candies to teach Ann the value of sharing with others. Ann resists at first, envy and selfishness surface in a camp setting. The mother reframes the act, showing generosity grows from good examples and patient approval rather than force.
A Photoplay Magazine adaptation of Phyllis Duganne’s play screens at the Opera House tonight. The piece argues youth today faces descent toward ruin yet also entertains. The writer urges parents and daughters to attend, calling it worth an hour.
Eastern time listings show a dense mix of concerts dances sports and news from stations WHAF WIZ WOR WALRC WRAL KDKA WLW and more. Key items include the Nathaniel Shilkret Concert Orchestra at 7 0 0 and the Ben Pollack Dance Orchestra at 10 20 with various organ recitals and school music segments sprinkled throughout the day.
A pasted sequence shows broadcast slots across multiple stations including WEAF WEAP WJZ WHAS and WSM. Listings include orchestral performances dance music and variety hours with times ranging from early evening to late night across Detroit Louisville Nashville and Atlanta markets.
Robt. Fy Love named superintendent with Mrs. John W. Ault serving as junior superintendent for the Sabbath school program at the church. The lines specify roles for the senior and junior leaders, indicating organizational structure for the religious education group.
The Methodist Protestant E 1 in Arnold lists 9:30 Sunday school led by C. C. Richman, 10:2 morning worship with Holy Communion themed The Brotherhood of Burning Hearts, plus Thursday church lunch and a Ladies' Aid meeting at the church with an invitation to worship.
An obituary style note highlights Lucien Gugere, idolized tenor at the Opera Comique, who first appeared 52 years ago after starting as a sculptor. Other items include church schedules and scattered clipped news items about public life and a Newark incident with a wagon and a tailor.
Fragmentary church bulletin from St Pauls Lutheran on West Washington Street notes a 9:15 Sunday School with superintendent H Shaffernan and an orchestra for opening song. It mentions classes for unity members, prayer, and a morning service with a sermon lead in faith.
In Williamstown Massachusetts a trade commission discussion highlighted tariff policy. Thomas Wolage known in sports circles as a prominent figure spoke on permanent relations at a world economics institute meeting in Washington. The exchange touched on U S trade goals and future governance of economic ties.
In Charleston, A J Ehudron awaits advisement as a death trust matter moves forward. Officials in Jackson, Watnam, Harrison, and Mason counties report ongoing road problems ahead of a state road commission review. Authorities and local stakeholders follow updates on these regional matters.
St Matthias Episcopal Church Alabama records a liturgical service noting communion and rite by the rector, with church school activities referenced in the brief notice. The fragmentary text mentions denominational rites and church leadership during the service.
Morning worship at First Baptist led by Pastor John Ward Brown with Sunday school superintendent William Supt. The high school athletic field hosts the service with a sermon by Hey Marsteller and a special ode by the Gold Leaf Colored Quartet.
A community note invites attendance at midweek services scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 20. The message emphasizes punctual start and closing on time, inviting all to attend.
Schedule notes: Sunday school at 9:30 led by Mrs Ona Jefferys. 10:30 public worship with sermon by the pastor and special choir music directed by Mrs R B Petty. 1:45 union service at the high school athletic field with a sermon by J A T Marsteller of Pittsburgh. 8:10 fourth quarterly conference at the church.
Sunday school with classes for all ages and Union services at the athletic field. The executive committee will announce officers to be voted on next Sunday. The pastor will deliver a brief message and invite attention to upcoming meetings and summer plan.
Sunday school and preaching schedules announced with leaders EK Della Lake presiding. Welcome extended to all attendees. Text fragment references Ald Hovatter Cor See Fee center teentation and 100 7.00 provided, indicating possible offerings or times.
Pastor Warren M and E Vv T Thomas announce church school and Holy Communion schedules with Mrs Hat fie Heaner as Supt and Mrs Bertha Lewis as Asst Supt. Then a trip to Mountain View Park on the Fairmont pike with bus service to camp. Ministers choirs and congregations invited to preach sing and worship.
A scrambled crossword clue compilation lists entries like Cable, feathers, wind, possesses, mineral spring, mine entrance, malicious burning explosives, masculine name, testimony restraint, Ritter, depth, simpleton, rotations, yesterday's solution, doing, sphere, symbol for tin, slow moving animal, state of Greek architecture, electrified, port, brown, cease, emperors, observed period, elevated abbreviation, and other jumbled hints in a newspaper puzzle page.
Eight year old Bettie Lee Cotton charmed Koutry Club members at the Hotel Grafton with spontaneous readings of The Last Purse and Mothers Party Dress. The Rotary gathering also featured ice cream talk by Lee Bennett and calls for more pure bred cows to support local dairy needs and a planned Four-H visit.
St Pauls WU B Workmar notes public worship sermon by the master at 100 Sunday School led by Supt, Union service at the high school field with male quartet, official board meeting Monday evening at 8. Womens Home Missionary meeting Tuesday at 2:30 at C.C. Bets summer home at the park take the 2 o'clock sea.
The report centers on a fatal shooting of a farmer with Charles Fein, 37, of San Antonio, connected to an on site discovery. Officers located a still, nineteen barrels of mash, twenty eight gallons of whisky and beer on the farm.
Reported incident shows children set alight with flaming liquid during a gas exposure in a crowded tenement area. Victims cried out, neighbors restrained the youths, and bystanders beat out the flames as police search for the man who released the gasoline.
The third China Soviet conference opened yesterday at Manchuria Harbin with B N Melnikov crossing from Harbin to meet Tsuao Sheng. Talks touched on troop withdrawal resumption of international railway traffic between trans-Serbian railways and the Chinese eastern line and the unresolved status quo before seizure as a condition for formal talks.
Sealed bids for erecting a one room school building in Knotts ville District will be received at the Lucretia school house Saturday night Aug 17 1929 at 7 0 See secretary for plans and specifications The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids By Board of Education Knotts ville District Blanche Swisher Secy 274-310-217
New York advertising marches skyward as mobile and aerial signs flood streets from Times Square to Columbus Circle. Pilot Roland Hobbs flies a biplane bearing a product slogan 2000 feet aloft while skywriters craft backward letters at 10 000 feet. The industry contends with horn noise and visual intrusion as firms push bold, legible messages across city and sky.
Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of their husband and father. Thanks Elsey and Rey, Miller for consoling words and Mr Bartlet for kindly handling funeral arrangements. Signed by Mrs. Hester McDaniel and daughter.
An ad promotes Zex, a Pepsina Magnesia compound, for sea and car sickness from train travel. It claims instant relief of sickness and restoration of strength, plus cleansing of the body and improved nerves. Available at four drug stores.
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